Explore the Family Name Schossow
The meaning of Schossow
East German (also Schössow): habitational name from Schossow in Pomerania, a placename of Slavic origin. Compare Schoessow.
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How common is the last name Schossow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schossow has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,174th and by 2010, it had risen to rank 51,830th. This represents a change of approximately 0.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 374 in 2000 to 401 in 2010, reflecting a growth of about 7.22%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #51,830 | 0.66% |
| Count | 374 | 401 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schossow
The ethnicity analysis for the surname Schossow, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that there was no representation among Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives in both 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with a small decline from 95.99% in 2000 to 94.01% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.60% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010, representing a change of 102.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.01% | -2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 3.24% | 102.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |